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Friday’s CSExtra offers the latest reporting on space related activities from across the globe. China sets an annual satellite launch record. SpaceX jockeys for future NASA commercial space transportation funding. The Arctic warms up and coal plant pollution diminishes, according to studies based on data from environmental spacecraft. Florida redistricting could influence the state’s congressional space clout. The latest on Russia’s ill-fated Mars mission. New studies point to the success of a familiar medication to slow bone loss in weightless astronauts. A look at new trends influencing the sale of space memorabilia. A small company tackles the challenge of developing a washing machine for space.
1. From Spaceflightnow.com: China successfully launched its 16th satellite of 2011, a new national record. One or two more launches before the end of the year are possible. The latest spacecraft is an addition to China’s growing Beidou satellite navigation system. http://bit.ly/twYAns
2. From Space News: SpaceX, one of four companies partnered with NASA for the development of new commercial crew transportation services, looks to position itself attractively for the next round of funding. NASA received less than half of the $850 million it sought for further development in 2012. If NASA is limited to one company going forward, SpaceX could have the system with the most maturity, company CEO Elon Musk tells Space News. http://bit.ly/t4i9Oq
3. From the Associated Press via the Washington Post: The Arctic has undergone changes for the worst since 2006, both as a result of human and natural warming influences, according to a new environmental “report card” from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Some of the findings are based on NASA satellite measurements. http://wapo.st/vaknQN
A. From the Huntsville Times: NASA’s AURA spacecraft finds a reduction in the global atmosphere from the pollutants emitted by coal fired plants. http://bit.ly/rX0odU
4. From Spacepolitics.com: Florida redistricting could lead to fewer House seats for those representing the state’s Space Coast. http://bit.ly/spdUbD
5. From USAToday: The latest on Russia’s stranded spacecraft mission to Phobos, the Martian moon. Stranded in Earth orbit by communications and propulsion systems problems since its Nov. 8 launch, the spacecraft will likely re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in January if the issues cannot be resolved within days. http://usat.ly/tLX284
6. From the Mainichi Daily News of Japan: A joint study between the Japanese and U. S. space agencies finds that bisphosphonate, a medication for osteoporosis, lowers the bone loss experienced by weightless astronauts. However, the effectiveness of the drug lessens over time. http://bit.ly/spA9kV
7. From Collectspace.com: This week a checklist from the Apollo 13 spacecraft sold at auction for nearly $400,000. However, in recent months, NASA has also confiscated space age memorabilia and claimed ownership. Collectspace.com looks for the trends in what can go to market and what can’t. http://bit.ly/sD8Gxy
8. From Space.com: NASA turns to a small company for a space washing machine. The device would use a small amount of water, air jets and microwaves to wash and dry the clothes worn by astronauts on long missions. http://bit.ly/uGZfSu
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